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Reese’s Cheese Ball Dessert

Delicious No-Bake Reese’s Cheese Ball Dessert Recipe

Enjoy a creamy, peanut butter-infused showstopper with this Reese’s Cheese Ball Dessert, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar can substitute with a lower-sugar sweetener
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar optional substitution with powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best flavor
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup mini Reese's Pieces or chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips dark chocolate chips can be used
  • 1/2 cup crushed peanut butter cups can substitute with crushed cookies
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup additional mini Reese's Pieces can mix in chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peanut butter cups or different candies for variety

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 oz of softened cream cheese and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter. Blend with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gently fold in 1 cup of mini Reese’s Pieces, 1/2 cup of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup of crushed peanut butter cups using a spatula.
  3. Form the mixture into a large ball, ensuring it's compact and shaped well. Use plastic wrap to prepare for chilling.
  4. Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Mix together 1/2 cup of additional mini Reese's Pieces, 1/4 cup of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup of crushed peanut butter cups in a shallow dish.
  6. Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in the coating mixture until fully covered.
  7. Transfer to a serving plate and serve with graham crackers, pretzels, or fresh fruit slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth blend. Chill for at least 1 hour to develop flavors. Consider various coatings for a fun twist.

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